Navigator Buddies are volunteer teams of furry friends and their handlers who help de-stress passengers during travel (photo courtesy of the City of Phoenix Aviation Department).
Active older adults who are looking for ways to give back to the community or to assist their homebound peers have numerous opportunities available.
Those wanting to volunteer to assist homebound adults in the Phoenix area will find opportunities available at both Duet: Partners In Health & Aging and YMCA Outreach Programs for Aging Seniors(Y-OPAS) to assist with transportation to appointments, friendly phone calls and visits, paperwork assistance, and more. Visit https://duetaz.org/volunteer-to-help-seniors or https://valleyymca.org/programs/more-to-explore/outreach-programs-for-aging-seniors-y-opas.
Knead Technologies needs help to rescue surplus food in Phoenix. Residents can sign up as food rescue volunteer drivers to drop off surplus food from local businesses to nearby food banks. Volunteers can choose their own hours and routes and make an impact feeding our community members in need. Visit https://kneadtech.com/phoenix.
The city of Phoenix is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join their team of volunteer theater ushers. Those who are passionate about the performing arts and eager to make a difference are invited to be volunteer ushers at Orpheum Theatre Phoenix. For inquiries or to kick-start your volunteer experience, reach out via email at pcc.volunteer@phoenix.gov.
Opportunities also are available at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, including Navigators and the Navigator Buddies program. The Buddies are teams of furry friends and their handlers who help de-stress passengers during travel. Learn more at www.skyharbor.com/volunteer.
To learn about other city volunteer opportunities, call 602-495-0313 or visit www.phoenix.gov/volunteer.
